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Asbestos Exposure
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Missouri Lawyers Media
Workers’ Compensation-Asbestos Exposure-Exclusivity Defense
Plaintiff appealed the judgment in favor of defendant in plaintiff’s personal injury complaint, which alleged that she contracted mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure during her employment with defendant’s predecessor. Plaintiff…
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How to File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit After Asbestos Exposure
By Bob Kraft
There’s no sugar-coating it: receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis after asbestos exposure changes everything. The emotional toll hits first, followed quickly by the crushing weight of medical bills and lost income.…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Court to Hear Connecticut Couple’s Mesothelioma Lawsuit Over Secondary and Environmental Exposure
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mrs. M.T., and her husband will be referred to as Mr. L.T. In a…
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Top 12 Jobs with Asbestos Exposure Risks in 2026
Asbestos is a known health hazard and is highly regulated by both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Damaged or worn-down asbestos-containing…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
The Difference Between Asbestos Trust Fund Claims and Lawsuits
For decades, asbestos was widely used in the manufacturing and construction industries. Today, many people are still dealing with the health consequences of asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure is the only…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Former Oregon Shipyard Worker Awarded $34.2 Million in Mesothelioma Case
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as R.L. In a recent ruling, a Multnomah County jury ordered John Crane Inc., a…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Federal Court Rejects Shipyard’s Immunity Defense in Mesothelioma Case
For purposes of this article, the deceased mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as E.S., and her husband will be referred to as J.S. In a recent…
Lawyer Stories
Asbestos Lawsuits in 2025: What Victims Need to Know Now
By LFSuser
Despite advancements in regulation, asbestos exposure continues to pose significant health risks in 2025. From construction sites to consumer products, the legacy of asbestos endures, leading to serious illnesses like…
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Appeals Court Upholds $3.3 Million Mesothelioma Verdict Against Ford Motor Company
For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. J.S., and his wife will be referred to as Mrs. D.S. In a…
Product Perspective: Complex Tort & Product Law
Portland Jury Finds Packing Defendant Liable in Shipyard Mesothelioma Case and Awards $34M in Damages
By Erin Beachum, Rachel Paulus
In a recent case filed in Portland, OR, a 71-year-old man brought various claims against numerous defendants related to products liability, negligence, and failure to warn associated with asbestos-containing products…